Adam, I can’t tell you just how much I enjoyed this video!!!! As a former owner of a ‘68 type ll back in the mid seventies, it was a great trip down memory lane. Sold it in the early eighties due to massive rocker panel rust the caused the back half of the car from the door lock back to move up and down! Loved that car and so grateful to say once owned one. Thanks so much, keep up the good work.
I think that they are very pretty in some ways.... but I also think they are massively massively overrated. There are so many much better looking coupes out there, and there are so many more beautiful roadsters.
Condition looks OK for a sensible TLC programme on the car. Batteries, don't you just love them! Your daily brought back fond memories of watching the fuel gauge drop on fast 100mph ish runs to southern France, 4up plus luggage and more. Thank you. Best from the UK
Nice and as the owner of a Triumph motorcycle and a Ural whose tail lights (the fancy round ones on a Retro) are made by Lucas, I commend you on getting old electrics working again!
I go through the exact same "steps" to get my 1962 XKE OTS and 1969 XKE Coupe started IF I do not start them every month! I do use Sta-bil fuel stabilizer.
Hi Adam I have a 1969 E type OTS and had problems with the ignition light coming on and then the gauge would show a big discharge. The fault was the 6RA relay that controls the alternator had died. The relay is just in front of the battery and easy to replace. You will need to take out battery first to get in there. Another relay under the dash (near the high low beam switch) that controls the ignition was also nearly dead and would intermittently not allow the car to start. My car is a RHD Australian car so placement of relays may perhaps be different. Grace Pace and Space ! craig
Great job Adam, Jags can be very temperamental especially if they have been parked up for a while. First off SU carbs (Strombergs as well) don't like to left for long periods without running. Don't make them sit with fuel in them. Sometimes a complete rebuild is necessary to get the engine running again. I've been through this scenario with these cars. They're great running cars and fortunately this E type had a service before being parked. If they become neglected,the nostalgia may quickly wear off they just die. Glad you were able to get it running again ☺️ 🇨🇦👍👍💯
Vilken härlig bil, träffar ägaren ibland och han har berättat om den. Ska bli kul att se honom komma åkande i den, han är en sann Jaguar entusiast 👍😀 Kul att du fick äran att serva den åt honom 😀
Wow cool a nice car without seatbelts . I drive a 1964 Volvo P1800 S without seatbelts and very often I get stopped by the police . I like to drive without a belt . That’s classic driving . Slowly !! So don’t worry it’s like going on a motorbike.
I had a ‘64 FHC for over 30 years. An interesting choke problem developed. Two of the jets split and would not return to the proper running position. It was a while before I found the problem. The car was running with partial choke. A temporary fix was sanding down the brass so that was again the jets could move in the bore. The car ran fine even with those split jets.
It was painful listening to you drain the battery trying to start it, IMHO it is always best to spray starting fluid(or brake cleaner) in through the air intake IF you have spark it will fire and this helps the initial get up and go and if you have a fuel problem it will die, IF it doesn't fire it means no spark, quick and simple. As I am sure you are aware lack of oil in the carb dash-pots can also cause problems. Be very careful with cardboard under a car, my sister in law parked her car over a piece of cardboard, the hot exhaust set fire to it and she lost her car her house and everything in it.
@@rambleon2838 My 1968 Series 1.5 had the toggle switches, yet another car local to me, and only six chassis numbers later, had the rockers. As one set of components ran out, then they began to fit the later parts.
remember those days clearly !! yes some of the carbs have a summer setting and a winter setting .. had to find out such of been stalled in the middle on the crossroad! now no more problems as I sold most of my gas-guzzlers Jaaags , with fuel oil and water leaks all over the driveway !Did get myself electric vehicles.. as I can not make gasoline but with 8 solar panels i have my own Kraftwerk on the roof .. no more money to the rich oil companies !! time to switch !
If Etype is fixed properly by XK or Etype Specialist restore properly they are no no problem. The problem begins is when you take them to dirty backstreet garages and wanna pay minimal money that’s when your problem start and I know, nothing about those vehicles, they don’t know to set up on them at all. Some people just clueless
@@LivingWithAClassic well maybe they don’t know what happening got to be set correctly brother definitely get rid off points and Condensor rubbish and put electronic, Carbs overhauled up Jets etc they are pretty straightforward triple SUs set up correctly my late father use to set them up old method all those old cars from 60s and 70s webbers as well old school those old boys were the nuts
@@LivingWithAClassic we used to fix Mk2 Jags also 3.8 Manual also brother had S type 4.2 same set up also just twin carbs but same XK set up different inside guts not as powerful as the E
The brakes were great. The whole car is very well taken care off and had a full service before it was parked. It was started up every now and then until a few years ago
When fifteen I purchased a Jaguar 1967 Series 1, then a Series 2, and 2 Series 3’s. I can honestly tell you, they are the biggest pieces of junk ever built. I didn’t trust them enough to even leave the City Limits. I did one time, and broke down, and waited for a Rollback for many hours. I then purchased 2 back to back DeTomaso Pantera’s, and from then only Ferrari’s, and never a Lamborghini. Ferrari is the best if built before Enzo Ferrari passed away. After that, just a really expensive piece of junk!!
I've just did a 1000km trip with my 1991 Jag XJ40 over the weekend, no issue. Back in May, it was around 2000km. Of course, if it's not maintained properly and you wish it'll magically all be fine, you will be disappointed. With good regular maintenance and looking for possible upcoming issues, it is a reliable car. Of course, these are old and won't compete on reliability with a modern Japanese car, but they are still great machines!
Well, I ran a Series 2 XJ6 that has the same engine as the E type for 17 years and the only thing that let me down was the Borg Warner transmission and that is an American piece of junk.
@@ColinMill1 it’s not the same engine it’s the same XK lay out but pistons are different 9-1 compression ratio as normal Jags have 7 or 8-1 compression ratio, pistons Etype crank is different with high pressure oil pump cylinder head different bigger valves and high performance Cams, quicker gearbox and rear differential upright 3.07.1 😂 different beast brother
As an ex Jaguar technician back in the days of e types, 3.8, 4.2 and V12 engines (I still have V12 & 4.2 saloons). You're correct. The clunky American BW 3 speed gear box is definitely the weak link. Corrosion is also a factor but these can be prevented using modern chemicals and techniques.
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Adam, I can’t tell you just how much I enjoyed this video!!!! As a former owner of a ‘68 type ll back in the mid seventies, it was a great trip down memory lane. Sold it in the early eighties due to massive rocker panel rust the caused the back half of the car from the door lock back to move up and down! Loved that car and so grateful to say once owned one. Thanks so much, keep up the good work.
Fantastic. I Love an unrestored old car - they're only original once.
What a thing of beauty the E-Type is ❤
I think that they are very pretty in some ways.... but I also think they are massively massively overrated. There are so many much better looking coupes out there, and there are so many more beautiful roadsters.
It sure is!
Condition looks OK for a sensible TLC programme on the car. Batteries, don't you just love them! Your daily brought back fond memories of watching the fuel gauge drop on fast 100mph ish runs to southern France, 4up plus luggage and more. Thank you. Best from the UK
Nice and as the owner of a Triumph motorcycle and a Ural whose tail lights (the fancy round ones on a Retro) are made by Lucas, I commend you on getting old electrics working again!
I go through the exact same "steps" to get my 1962 XKE OTS and 1969 XKE Coupe started IF I do not start them every month! I do use Sta-bil fuel stabilizer.
Hi Adam I have a 1969 E type OTS and had problems with the ignition light coming on and then the gauge would show a big discharge.
The fault was the 6RA relay that controls the alternator had died. The relay is just in front of the battery and easy to replace.
You will need to take out battery first to get in there.
Another relay under the dash (near the high low beam switch) that controls the ignition was also nearly dead and would intermittently not allow the car to start.
My car is a RHD Australian car so placement of relays may perhaps be different.
Grace Pace and Space !
craig
Rob, you’re an inspiration to many and I wish I’d known you in real life.
It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it 👍
Great job Adam, Jags can be very temperamental especially if they have been parked up for a while. First off SU carbs (Strombergs as well) don't like to left for long periods without running. Don't make them sit with fuel in them. Sometimes a complete rebuild is necessary to get the engine running again. I've been through this scenario with these cars. They're great running cars and fortunately this E type had a service before being parked. If they become neglected,the nostalgia may quickly wear off they just die. Glad you were able to get it running again ☺️ 🇨🇦👍👍💯
Such a beautiful car. Exciting to see your business doing well.
Vilken härlig bil, träffar ägaren ibland och han har berättat om den. Ska bli kul att se honom komma åkande i den, han är en sann Jaguar entusiast 👍😀
Kul att du fick äran att serva den åt honom 😀
Nice job Adam
Thank you!
Will it run? No, it has no legs. 😊 Great video!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Are we sure? They could be hidden 😆
@@LivingWithAClassic Haha, let us know if you find legs! 😅
Wow cool a nice car without seatbelts . I drive a 1964 Volvo P1800 S without seatbelts and very often I get stopped by the police . I like to drive without a belt . That’s classic driving . Slowly !! So don’t worry it’s like going on a motorbike.
I had a ‘64 FHC for over 30 years. An interesting choke problem developed. Two of the jets split and would not return to the proper running position. It was a while before I found the problem. The car was running with partial choke. A temporary fix was sanding down the brass so that was again the jets could move in the bore. The car ran fine even with those split jets.
A really good video Adam so good to a classic E type 1 running and you sorted the few issues best regards Andy Allen.
It was painful listening to you drain the battery trying to start it, IMHO it is always best to spray starting fluid(or brake cleaner) in through the air intake IF you have spark it will fire and this helps the initial get up and go and if you have a fuel problem it will die, IF it doesn't fire it means no spark, quick and simple.
As I am sure you are aware lack of oil in the carb dash-pots can also cause problems.
Be very careful with cardboard under a car, my sister in law parked her car over a piece of cardboard, the hot exhaust set fire to it and she lost her car her house and everything in it.
A lovely looking car 😮
Even after all this time, an E Type is still a glorious thing.
It sure is!
A gloriously expensive beautiful work of art (especially the early 3.8 In my opinion)
Need your mic whilst driving closer? Good content!
I had a Series i.5 coupe, gunmetal over red. It unfortunately had the twin carb engine with the crossover manifold. Long gone.
Yeah not same thing brother twin strombergs with 8-1 compression ratio pistons not as powerful as British car 100% now these inside out
Nice. What's rattling? Everything?
1968 nice early one!
It’s a good year for them
1961 is an early one!
A Series I has toggle switches not rockers. 1968 was a transitional year. This roadster is a series 1 1/2 according to NAS.
Yes it’s a 1.5 as mentioned in the video
@@rambleon2838 My 1968 Series 1.5 had the toggle switches, yet another car local to me, and only six chassis numbers later, had the rockers. As one set of components ran out, then they began to fit the later parts.
remember those days clearly !! yes some of the carbs have a summer setting and a winter setting .. had to find out such of been stalled in the middle on the crossroad!
now no more problems as I sold most of my gas-guzzlers Jaaags , with fuel oil and water leaks all over the driveway !Did get myself electric vehicles.. as I can not make gasoline but with 8 solar panels i have my own Kraftwerk on the roof .. no more money to the rich oil companies !! time to switch !
Are the black cam covers original? I much prefer the classic rounded ones.
👍🇦🇺 Love the E Type.
like 197 !
Full choke from cold when starting , thats why the battery did not last long
Well the owner told me he flooded it, wanted it clear that first
Nice vid Adam, always good to check the brakes,,,,,,eh ? ;)
If Etype is fixed properly by XK or Etype Specialist restore properly they are no no problem.
The problem begins is when you take them to dirty backstreet garages and wanna pay minimal money that’s when your problem start and I know, nothing about those vehicles, they don’t know to set up on them at all.
Some people just clueless
Good thing I’m a Jaguar specialist then
@@LivingWithAClassic well maybe they don’t know what happening got to be set correctly brother definitely get rid off points and Condensor rubbish and put electronic, Carbs overhauled up Jets etc they are pretty straightforward triple SUs set up correctly my late father use to set them up old method all those old cars from 60s and 70s webbers as well old school those old boys were the nuts
@@LivingWithAClassic we used to fix Mk2 Jags also 3.8 Manual also brother had S type 4.2 same set up also just twin carbs but same XK set up different inside guts not as powerful as the E
How were the tyre pressures?
I'm assuming that the brakes weren't interesting, since you didn't mention them?
The brakes were great. The whole car is very well taken care off and had a full service before it was parked. It was started up every now and then until a few years ago
That sketchy radio antenna has to be replaced. It ruins the view over the bonnet and looks daffy.
WD40 and starting fluid are your friends.
Not a fan of staring fluid. Better to fix the issue
What a stupid question. Of course it won't run, it's got no legs.
Ever been on TH-cam?
looks like no choke
When fifteen I purchased a Jaguar 1967 Series 1, then a Series 2, and 2 Series 3’s. I can honestly tell you, they are the biggest pieces of junk ever built. I didn’t trust them enough to even leave the City Limits. I did one time, and broke down, and waited for a Rollback for many hours. I then purchased 2 back to back DeTomaso Pantera’s, and from then only Ferrari’s, and never a Lamborghini. Ferrari is the best if built before Enzo Ferrari passed away. After that, just a really expensive piece of junk!!
I've just did a 1000km trip with my 1991 Jag XJ40 over the weekend, no issue. Back in May, it was around 2000km. Of course, if it's not maintained properly and you wish it'll magically all be fine, you will be disappointed. With good regular maintenance and looking for possible upcoming issues, it is a reliable car. Of course, these are old and won't compete on reliability with a modern Japanese car, but they are still great machines!
Well, I ran a Series 2 XJ6 that has the same engine as the E type for 17 years and the only thing that let me down was the Borg Warner transmission and that is an American piece of junk.
@@ColinMill1 it’s not the same engine it’s the same XK lay out but pistons are different 9-1 compression ratio as normal Jags have 7 or 8-1 compression ratio, pistons Etype crank is different with high pressure oil pump cylinder head different bigger valves and high performance Cams, quicker gearbox and rear differential upright 3.07.1 😂 different beast brother
@@joemorgan636 In the UK both had 9:1 compression ratio in the 4.2 litre form. The UK spec XJ6 had twin SU HD8s and the E-Type triple HD8s.
As an ex Jaguar technician back in the days of e types, 3.8, 4.2 and V12 engines (I still have V12 & 4.2 saloons). You're correct. The clunky American BW 3 speed gear box is definitely the weak link. Corrosion is also a factor but these can be prevented using modern chemicals and techniques.